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Oracle Linux 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • The Oracle Linux operating system must not allow accounts configured with blank or null passwords.

    <VulnDiscussion>If an account has an empty password, anyone could log on and run commands with the privileges of that account. Accounts with ...
    Rule High Severity
  • SRG-OS-000106-GPOS-00053

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The Oracle Linux operating system must not allow an unrestricted logon to the system.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Failure to restrict system access to authenticated users negatively impacts operating system security.&lt;/VulnDiscussion&gt;...
    Rule High Severity
  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00229

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The Oracle Linux operating system must disable account identifiers (individuals, groups, roles, and devices) if the password expires.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Inactive identifiers pose a risk to systems and applications because attackers may exploit an inactive identifier and potenti...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000021-GPOS-00005

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The Oracle Linux operating system must be configured to lock accounts for a minimum of 15 minutes after three unsuccessful logon attempts within a 15-minute timeframe.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;By limiting the number of failed logon attempts, the risk of unauthorized system access via user password guessing, otherwise...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000329-GPOS-00128

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The Oracle Linux operating system must lock the associated account after three unsuccessful root logon attempts are made within a 15-minute period.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;By limiting the number of failed logon attempts, the risk of unauthorized system access via user password guessing, otherwise...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000373-GPOS-00156

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group

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